Empowerment through Make-up

Makeup has a mixed audience. Some are against this form of creative expression. They say that it’s “lying” about your real appearance or that it’s “fake,” but I’m here to speak for those who think otherwise. I believe makeup is a form of self-expression. It’s a form...

Current Fashion Trends (that originated long ago)

Fashion is definitely something that dominates today’s pop culture. Teenagers are immediately exposed to the latest trends whether it’s from seeing their favorite celebrity sporting it on Instagram or seeing it in a shop window. But how new exactly are...

My Journey to Plant Based

Growing up, I was infatuated with the SAD (Standard American Diet) lifestyle, and boy, it was truly sad. I would not eat or drink anything other than chicken nuggets, Sprite, and potato chips. If my parents wanted me to eat my vegetables, it had to have cheese...

Stuck in the Dust: A short story

Stuck in the Dust Short Story by Ellery Seymour The tank top Rave wore did nothing to protect her arms from the attacking neon dust blowing through the air. She squinted, trying to see anything, but her hair was blowing around and the dust was a wall, keeping her from...

All the mystery and false leads that co-writers Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk orchestrated to veil the sixth season of American Horror Story appear to have paid off: viewers were most likely astonished to see the twists in the uncovering of the recent edition of the... read more

This past week was my fall break, so I had lots of time to get into the fall and Halloween spirit. One of the ways I was able to do this was by visiting the pumpkin patch at Cedar Hill Farm, which is located just 45 minutes outside of Memphis and can be easily... read more

It’s been over six months. On April 3, 2016, the season finale of the sixth season of The Walking Dead aired on AMC. The finale shocked all of the TV world. Not only did it conclude a rather exciting season (for some, for me it was the opposite), but it killed off... read more

LITE Memphis is an organization working to empower and motivate students to take their ideas and run with it. They want to see sustainable social change in Memphis and believe students have the power to do just that. According to the website, the organization is a... read more

We’re lazy. Every last one of us. It doesn’t matter if you’re nine, nineteen, or ninety: we don’t want to do things. We want to be apathetic about the world around us, especially of those things that don’t directly affect us, and while on... read more

John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men is revered as one of the greatest classic pieces of American literature. Because of this, oftentimes it is studied in high school English classes. Of Mice and Men is a short fiction novel written from a naturalistic worldview about two... read more

REACH Memphis: A program that helps prepare students and their families for unforgettable experiences What is REACH Memphis and what does it has to offer me? Do you know the answer to either of those questions? If not, you are in for a special treat. Reminiscing... read more

Do you often fail to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork and other activities? Do you often have trouble paying attention to tasks or activities? Do you often seem not to listen when spoken to directly? Do you often fail to follow... read more

What is personality? It is one of those ideas that can’t be proven or exactly measured scientifically, but is agreed upon as being ‘real’ by Psychology’s scientific community, and by people in general, but what do we define it as? David G. Myers’ Psychology... read more

We’re lazy. Every last one of us. It doesn’t matter if you’re nine, nineteen, or ninety: we don’t want to do things. We want to be apathetic about the world around us, especially of those things that don’t directly affect us, and while on... read more

John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men is revered as one of the greatest classic pieces of American literature. Because of this, oftentimes it is studied in high school English classes. Of Mice and Men is a short fiction novel written from a naturalistic worldview about two... read more

REACH Memphis: A program that helps prepare students and their families for unforgettable experiences What is REACH Memphis and what does it has to offer me? Do you know the answer to either of those questions? If not, you are in for a special treat. Reminiscing... read more

Do you often fail to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork and other activities? Do you often have trouble paying attention to tasks or activities? Do you often seem not to listen when spoken to directly? Do you often fail to follow... read more

REACH Memphis: A program that helps prepare students and their families for unforgettable experiences What is REACH Memphis and what does it has to offer me? Do you know the answer to either of those questions? If not, you are in for a special treat. Reminiscing... read more

Do you often fail to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork and other activities? Do you often have trouble paying attention to tasks or activities? Do you often seem not to listen when spoken to directly? Do you often fail to follow... read more

What is personality? It is one of those ideas that can’t be proven or exactly measured scientifically, but is agreed upon as being ‘real’ by Psychology’s scientific community, and by people in general, but what do we define it as? David G. Myers’ Psychology... read more

What is personality? It is one of those ideas that can’t be proven or exactly measured scientifically, but is agreed upon as being ‘real’ by Psychology’s scientific community, and by people in general, but what do we define it as? David G. Myers’ Psychology... read more

The Kuna tribe is the largest indigenous group in Panama. Comprising of 60,000 members as of the 1980 census, these traditional Kuna communities engage in agriculture, fishing, trading with coconuts, and making the ever famous Latin American textile, Molas. The... read more

Memphis Tiger Football is officially on the upswing. After starting the college football season with a 17-35 win against Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO), the Tigers progress forward in carrying on their new found winning streak that began two seasons... read more

As a runner, I understand the importance of drinking water and how much it can change how you feel and think. It’s essential to life, so you would think that most people would understand why we need it, but you’d be surprised. Here are some benefits of drinking... read more

Yulin Kuang is an LA based filmmaker, director, and writer. As a female Asian American filmmaker myself, I related to her not only as a person but also the struggles that she’s faced in the field. Usually when one thinks of a content creator in the film production... read more

Today, we have TV shows of all forms. Action, drama, reality, sci-fi, you name it. There are TV shows that will cater to your taste. Over time, the shows listed have become transcending and ground-breaking. While there are more TV shows that you can watch,... read more

When you are driving around looking for the perfect restaurant to eat at, do you often get tired of seeing the same fast food chains and pizza places everywhere you go? If so, here are some amazing places that you should definitely check out, (I’ve eaten at all... read more

Maroon 5 came to the FedEx Forum this last monday (12th), and they were absolutely fantastic from start to finish. I’m pretty sure this show was meant to be a part of their tour for V, but to be honest it just felt like “Maroon 5.” They had perfect balance of songs... read more

One Snapchat Drawing a day. The Snapchat app, an iPhone 5C, and a wandering mind. Week One Day 1 Jeans. Day 3 Lauren Bolton, Senior, Bolton High School. Mathematics. Day 5 Comedy and Tragedy. Day 2 Look! A wild bulbasaur. Check out more Pokemon Snapchat drawings here.... read more

I have an unfortunate habit of giving up before first period starts. When it happens, the rest of the day is filled with me finding new and innovative ways of not paying attention. Yesterday, as I looked at the clock that said class started in five minutes, and noted... read more

It is now the month of September. Most schools in the Memphis or Shelby County area have been in session for over a month, so we are already tired and stressed out. Students are beginning to get used to studying all day for tests and quizzes, while also trying to... read more

Barack Obama, the current president of the United States, is finishing his last term at The White House. Some Americans are amazed by the way he delivers his speeches in his civilized but peaceful tone, however others may disagree with his plans for health care and... read more

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The New Student Media Organization

As student media organizations in Memphis are dissipating due to lack of funds, lack of faculty, and lack of experience, The Memphis Teen was created to be student run and self-sustaining.

The Memphis Teen’s mission is…

to provide a sustainable medium for student journalists across the city to express themselves

to provide a medium for student journalists with no other outlet

to provide a censorship-free platform for student journalists that are being censored by their schools or editors

to teach students from all backgrounds the journalistic process and their first amendment rights

to provide a student-run media outlet to all teens in the Memphis area

OPPORTUNITIES

Student Journalists are increasingly learning how to adapt to the digital age. Graphic design, coding, social media, and website journalism are becoming some of the most important aspects of today’s media.

Writing and reporting are the backbone of journalistic outlets. Without them, media as we know it would not exist.

A picture says a thousand words. Photographers and videographers are an integral part of the journalistic process. They can provide unique viewpoints to a story and enhance the quality of the project.

The Memphis Teen is looking for dedicated student journalists with all types of skills and backgrounds in Shelby County 13-19 years old. To apply, click here. To learn more about the project, click here.